Sure, buffalo wings will always have your heart (especially on game day), but sometimes you crave something fresher and lighter. Enter: buffalo shrimp lettuce wraps- a total game changer. They’re quick, flavorful, and come together in under an hour, making them perfect for meal prep, lunch, or afternoon snack that actually feels exciting.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head romaine, leaves separated, for serving
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
Directions
Step 1
Let’s get saucy! In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt your butter until it’s smooth and golden. Toss in the garlic and let it cook for about a minute, just until your kitchen starts smelling irresistible. Pour in the hot sauce and give it a good stir to combine. Turn the heat to low and let that fiery, buttery goodness hang out while you move on to the shrimp.
Step 2
Once all that’s marinating, grab a large skillet and heat up a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until they’re pink, juicy, and slightly curled- about 2 minutes per side. When they’re perfectly done, turn off the heat and pour that glorious buffalo sauce over them. Give everything a toss so each shrimp is fully coated and ready to bring the heat.
Step 3
Now for the fun part! Lay out your romaine leaves (they’re your crunchy, low carb “shells”), then add a scoop of buffalo shrimp right in the center. Top with a sprinkle of red onion, a few celery slices for crunch, and a crumble of blue cheese. Take a step back, admire your colorful, flavor-packed creation… then dig in before someone else does.
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